Gate of Hope

The Gate of Hope is a modern sculpture in Stuttgart made from stainless steel profiles and one-way mirrors arranged in a triangular pyramid shape. The structure rises into the sky and creates varying optical effects through its mirrors depending on the angle from which you view it.

The sculpture was created in 1993 as part of Stuttgart's effort to integrate contemporary art into urban development. It marks an important moment when the city chose to showcase modern artistic expression in public spaces.

The sculpture's title speaks to optimism and invites visitors to experience it as a gathering place in the city. People use it as a spot to observe the changing reflections and take photographs throughout the day.

The sculpture sits in a central location and is easily reached through Stuttgart's public transport, with buses and trains nearby. You can visit at any time of day and will notice different mirror effects depending on the lighting and time of day.

The one-way mirrors of the structure work differently depending on how daylight hits them, which means the sculpture looks completely different during midday than at dusk. Many visitors return multiple times to see how it changes at different times of day.

Location: Stuttgart

GPS coordinates: 48.80718,9.18870

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:26